What's Heraklion like?
Visitors to Heraklion like this family-friendly destination's beaches, museums, restaurants, and port. Why not go on a fun excursion to Heraklion Port? While you're here, stop by Fourni and Palace of Knossos.
Where are the best places to stay in Heraklion?
Here are our travelers' top 4 places to stay in Heraklion:
AneSea Hotel, in Hersonissos
Mountain hotel within easy reach of Stalis Beach- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • 2 bars • Outdoor pool
City Lion by Semavi, in Heraklion
City-center guesthouse within easy reach of Heraklion Port- Free WiFi • Attentive staff
The Nest Resort, in Hersonissos
Hotel with outdoor pool, near Star Beach Water Park- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Spa
Crete Golf Club Hotel, in Hersonissos
Luxury hotel with bar, 24-hour fitness center- Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Golf course • Outdoor pool
What is there to see around Heraklion?
- Heraklion Port (13.6 mi/21.9 km from the city center)
- Fourni (6.4 mi/10.2 km from the city center)
- Palace of Knossos (10.7 mi/17.2 km from the city center)
- Knossos Archaeological Site (10.7 mi/17.2 km from the city center)
- Venetian Walls (13 mi/21 km from the city center)
What is there to do around Heraklion?
- Heraklion Archaeological Museum (13.3 mi/21.4 km from the city center)
- Watercity Waterpark (13.4 mi/21.6 km from the city center)
- Natural History Museum of Crete (13.5 mi/21.7 km from the city center)
- Historical Museum of Crete (13.5 mi/21.7 km from the city center)
- Crete Golf Club (16.7 mi/26.8 km from the city center)
Other Popular Heraklion Attractions
- Hania Gate
- Eleftherias Square
- St. Mark's Basilica
- Lions Square
- Heraklion Loggia